English Language Arts Primary–3 has been revised with the intent of
providing greater opportunities for all students to become literate
preparing students for the literacy challenges they will face throughout their lives
responding to continually evolving education needs of students and society
responding to current and proven research findings
bringing greater coherence to assessment and instruction in English language arts across Nova Scotia
This language arts curriculum is shaped by the vision of enabling students to become literate, articulate, and reflective individuals who use language successfully for comprehension and communication in personal and public contexts. English Language Arts Primary–3 is based on the premise that learning experiences in English language arts should
help students develop language fluency not only in the school setting, but also in their lives in the wider world
contribute toward students’ achievement of the essential graduation learnings
Mathematics curriculum is shaped by a vision that fosters the development of mathematically literate students who can extend and apply their learning and who are effective participants in society. It is essential that the mathematics curriculum reflect current research in mathematics instruction. To achieve this goal, Western and Northern Canadian Protocol’s (WNCP) The Common Curriculum Framework for K–9 Mathematics (2006) has been adopted as the basis for the new mathematics curriculum in Nova Scotia.
There is an emphasis in the Nova Scotia curriculum on particular key concepts at each grade that will result in greater depth of understanding and, ultimately, stronger student achievement. There is also a greater emphasis on number sense and operations concepts in the early grades to ensure students develop a solid foundation in numeracy.
Curriculum links
Grade 2:
Language Arts: Curriculum Documents
Math: Curriculum Documents
Science: Curriculum Documents
Social Studies: Curriculum Documents
Health: Curriculum Documents
Grade 3:
Language Arts: Curriculum Documents
Math: Curriculum Documents
Science: Curriculum Documents
Social Studies: Curriculum Documents
Health: Curriculum Documents
All Nova Scotia Curriculum Documents for ALL grades: